Private Tour / 3 Hours
Naxos Wine & Mythology Sunset Tour
An enchanting evening of myths, wine and sunset on Naxos cheers to ancient God Dionysus!
The Greek god of wine was born on Naxos!
Discover the unique charm of the Greek myths with wine under the magical rays of the setting sun. Begin with a leisure walk overlooking the sea during which your expert guide will introduce you to Greek mythology. Hear about the Olympian Gods, Odysseus’ adventures, mighty Poseidon…
Our walk will take us uphill to the top of the medieval castle of Naxos today and its vantage view point. Sip a raki with honey and cinnamon, nectar of Gods and delight in the enchanting view around. Winding down the castle to the water front every step of your walk travels the imagination from the world of the ancient gods to the Middle Ages and the walled fortress of the Venetian Dukes. Along the way, stops at picture-perfect settings with great views to photograph highlight the narrative of the islands treasured myths. Once back to the water front enjoy at a local wine bar two glasses of wine with delicious cheese pairings and explore all about Dionysos god of wine and drinking habits of past and present. Continue your exploration witha sunset walk to the famous ‘ Portara” the Great Gate of the temple of Apollo. Enjoy sunset while Helios the sun god paints the sky with the last translucent shades of pink and amber before he sets into the Blue Aegean.
Included Features
- English speaking Expert tour-leader
Sunset at “Portara” (Temple of Apollo)
- Old Town & Castle highlights
Included Tastings
- Wine tasting
Refreshing Ice cream & fresh juice or soft drinks for children.
- local cheeses pairing (variety of naxian cheeses)
- A shot of are local liquor
*morning option including museum guided visits
*afternoon option with sunset at “Portara”!
*Transfer from hotel can be arranged at extra cost.
- Personal expenses
- Tips for your Guide and Driver
Payment must be completed prior to delivery of our services, either by bank wire transfer or secure online credit card payment link.
Cancellations received within less than 24 hours before departure and no shows are non-refundable. Cancellations received up to 48 hours prior to tour departure are subject to 50% cancellation fee. Full refund is provided to cancellations received earlier than 48 hours before the delivery of our services. Cancellation notice must be submitted in writing.
They said after this tour
Incredible tour! Must-do in Naxos
You can't miss this tour! The mythology in Naxos is so fascinating and our tour guide Labrina did an absolutely phenomenal job explaining all of the stories while making meaningful connections to everyday life. It was the highlight of our trip to Naxos. It's a must-do and you see parts of Naxos town we wouldn't have known to see. It's also amazing to see the sunset over the temple of Apollo. Highly recommend!
Jason S - United States
August 30, 2024Exceptional Tour in Naxos (Don’t Miss Out!)
Our guide Labrina was wonderful! She did an amazing job explaining the fascinating mythology of Naxos while weaving in historical information and information about wine. I don’t know if our trip to Naxos would have been as incredible as it was without her! We were able to see parts of Naxos that we didn’t know about as first time travelers to the island. We were so inspired by our tour, we visited a number of places again the next day. The wine tasting was a highlight as well. Highly recommend!!
Helen R. - United States
June 4, 2024A very special tour experience!
What a memorable, relaxed experience! This tour is special because it’s more conversational and intimate. It’s about sharing stories and understanding how Greek mythology ties in with the world around us, the wine we drink the food we eat the ocean and sky that surrounds us. Katia brought us around Naxos town, sharing stories with us and local food and drink. We weaved through the narrow alleys of the old city enjoying good conversation, rich history and appreciation of the amazing views. It was a very relaxed and welcoming experience and I highly recommend. Thank you for the lovely evening Katia!
Katherine K. - United States
September 7, 2024Fantastic Tour!
We had a fantastic experience on this tour and would recommend it to anyone interested in mythology. Our tour guide, Labrina, was absolutely amazing. She was knowledgeable and funny, and you could tell that she really loved the subject matter. She did a fantastic job of telling the myths and really connecting the stories back to the island of Naxos. We had no idea how connected the island was to Greek mythology, and her blend of storytelling, history, and humor made for a very fun tour. The pace of the tour was very comfortable - she kept us in the shade when possible, and we had several breaks (two of which included refreshments). The climb to the Gate of Apollo was pleasant, and watching the sunset from that vantage point is not to be missed. Finally, Labrina gave several excellent recommendations for restaurants when the tour was over, and she even walked several of us to a hard-to-find restaurant in the Old Town after the tour was over!
